GIS Specialist

Mannik Smith Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WEI Incentive Program

Healthy Workplace Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Competitive Health Benefits

Career Development and Training

Flexible/Hybrid Schedule

Community Service Opportunities

Worldwide Travel Assistance

Job summary

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a GIS Specialist to provide quality planning, designing and technical overview to assist the Project Manager/Client Account Manager in delivering project, within budgetary and time constraints.

The position supports Birmingham or Huntsville, AL offices. The role emphasizes creating and maintaining GIS databases, analyzing data, producing maps, and delivering GIS deliverables for transportation, water, wastewater, and environmental projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5 - 10 years of experience in GIS roles; internship or project-based experience considered.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and related extensions).
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation) and integrating CAD with GIS.
• Knowledge of GPS data collection tools and mobile GIS applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain GIS databases, perform data analysis, and produce high-quality maps and graphics.
• Support engineering and environmental teams with GIS deliverables for transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, site development, and environmental projects.
• Collect, process, and integrate survey, CAD, and field data into GIS platforms.
• Develop custom GIS tools, applications, and workflows to improve efficiency and data visualization.
• Manage geospatial data from public and private sources to support project requirements.
• Conduct spatial analysis to support planning, modeling, and decision-making.
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and exhibits using GIS outputs.
• Provide technical support and training to staff on GIS tools and applications.

Job description

GIS Specialist

Department: Water/Wastewater

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Birmingham, AL

Reporting To: Zachary Streety

Compensation: $68,000 - $81,000 / year

Description

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a GIS Specialist for our Birmingham or Huntsville, AL office to provide quality planning, designing and technical overview to assist the Project Manager/Client Account Manager in delivering project, within budgetary and time constraints.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Create and maintain GIS databases, perform data analysis, and produce high-quality maps and graphics.
• Support engineering and environmental teams with GIS deliverables for transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, site development, and environmental projects.
• Collect, process, and integrate survey, CAD, and field data into GIS platforms.
• Develop custom GIS tools, applications, and workflows to improve efficiency and data visualization.
• Manage geospatial data from public and private sources to support project requirements.
• Conduct spatial analysis to support planning, modeling, and decision-making.
• Assist with preparing reports, presentations, and exhibits using GIS outputs.
• Provide technical support and training to staff on GIS tools and applications.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 5 - 10 years of experience in GIS roles; internship or project-based experience considered.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and related extensions).
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation) and integrating CAD with GIS.
• Knowledge of GPS data collection tools and mobile GIS applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Why Join Our Team

We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• WEI Incentive Program
• Healthy Workplace Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Career Development and Training
• Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
• Community Service Opportunities
• Worldwide Travel Assistance

Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.